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<CENTER><B>EXERCISES for Chapter 18</B></CENTER></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P>

<A NAME="1"></A>
1. In the sentences below, fill in the blanks with the personal pronouns which agree with the underlined antecedents. For example:<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The <U>man</U> walked slowly, because __ was carrying a heavy parcel.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The <U>man</U> walked slowly, because <U>he</U> was carrying a heavy parcel.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Although ___ knew it was dangerous, the <U>girl</U> wanted to ride the horse.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Although <U>she</U> knew it was dangerous, the <U>girl</U> wanted to ride the horse.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The <U>tree</U> is very tall, but __ does not give much shade.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The <U>tree</U> is very tall, but <U>it</U> does not give much shade.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>She and I</U> are not coming, because __ are too busy.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>She and I</U> are not coming, because <U>we</U> are too busy.<BR>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>Doughnuts</U> taste best when ____ are fresh.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>Doughnuts</U> taste best when <U>they</U> are fresh.<BR>
<BR>
1. The <U>children</U> are happy because _______ have a holiday today.<BR>
2. My <U>father and I</U> had planned to visit the park, but since it was raining _______ decided not to go.<BR>
3. This <U>chair</U> is valuable because _______ is so old.<BR>
4. The <U>woman</U> is pleased because _______ has found work.<BR>
5. Until _______ retired, their <U>father</U> managed a business.<BR>
6. After the <U>apples</U> have been cut up, _______ should be sprinkled with cinnamon.<BR>
7. Because her <U>husband</U> used to study music, _______ knows how to play several musical instruments.<BR>
8. My <U>neighbor and I</U> like to go shopping together, so that _______ can help each other choose what to buy.<BR>
9. Her <U>daughter</U> likes to study, because _______ finds the work
interesting.<BR>
10. The <U>car</U> is in good condition, but _______ needs a new muffler.<BR>
<A HREF="#a1">Answers</A>
<A NAME="2"></A>
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2. Paying attention to the meanings of the sentences below, fill in
each blank with <B>he</B>, <B>she</B>, <B>it</B>, <B>we</B> or <B>they</B>, and underline the antecedent of the pronoun. For example:<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; My grandfather does not want to retire, because __ likes his work.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; My <U>grandfather</U> does not want to retire, because <U>he</U> likes his work.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; His wife will be there if __ can find a baby-sitter.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; His wife will be there if <U>she</U> can find a baby-sitter.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The bicycle must be repaired before __ can be ridden again.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The <U>bicycle</U> must be repaired before <U>it</U> can be ridden again.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; My cousin and I live in different towns, but __ write to each other often.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; My <U>cousin and I</U> live in different towns, but <U>we</U> write to each other often.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The bananas are quite soft, but ___ can be used in banana cake.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The <U>bananas</U> are quite soft, but <U>they</U> can be used in banana cake.<BR>
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1. When the moon is full, ______ rises just as the sun sets.<BR>
2. Tracy and I like spending time together, because _______ share many interests.<BR>
3. When my uncle was young, _______ enjoyed playing soccer.<BR>
4. The students worked hard, because _______ were anxious to complete
the assignment.<BR>
5. When the lady entered the hotel, ______ asked to speak with the manager.<BR>
6. The man was surprised when ______ heard the news.<BR>
7. My friend and I had to leave early so that _____ could catch the bus.<BR>
8. I liked the picture so much that I had ______ framed.<BR>
9. Your grandmother is old, but ______ is still beautiful.<BR>
10. The boats look picturesque when _______ are tied up in the harbor.<BR>
<A HREF="#a2">Answers</A>
<A NAME="3"></A>
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3. The underlined pronouns in the following sentences are ambiguous, since it is not obvious to which antecedents they refer. For each sentence, first underline the two possible antecedents of the pronoun.
Then make the sentence unambiguous by choosing one of the antecedents
and repeating it, instead of using the pronoun. When repeating the
antecedent, it is also necessary to repeat any words which modify it.  For example:<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I invited the woman and her sister, but <U>she</U> could not come.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I invited the <U>woman</U> and her <U>sister</U>, but <U>her sister</U> could not come.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <B>or</B> I invited the <U>woman</U> and her <U>sister</U>, but <U>the woman</U> could not come.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; George gave Tom a book. Then <U>he</U> went home.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>George</U> gave <U>Tom</U> a book. Then <U>Tom</U> went home.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <B>or</B> <U>George</U> gave <U>Tom</U> a book. Then <U>George</U> went home.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The boys challenged the girls to a game, but <U>they</U> did not play well.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The <U>boys</U> challenged the <U>girls</U> to a game, but <U>the boys</U> did not play well.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <B>or</B> The <U>boys</U> challenged the <U>girls</U> to a game, but <U>the girls</U> did not play well.<BR>
<BR>
1. I used your pen to finish the assignment, but then I lost <U>it</U>.<BR>
2. My father told my uncle the story, but <U>he</U> did not believe it.<BR>
3. When the students met the teachers for the first time, <U>they</U> were not sure what to expect.<BR>
4. The girl was dressed like her mother, except that <U>she</U> was not wearing a hat.<BR>
5. The man had arranged to meet his son at four o'clock, but <U>he</U> was late.<BR>
6. The box was the same size as the trunk, but <U>it</U> was much heavier.<BR>
7. The lady wanted to visit my aunt, but <U>she</U> had to leave town unexpectedly.<BR>
8. The riders slowed down their horses because <U>they</U> were growing tired.<BR>
9. The butterfly was sitting close to the flower, but <U>it</U> could not be seen in the photograph.<BR>
10. The cups were supposed to match the saucers, but <U>they</U> were a lighter shade of blue.<BR>
<A HREF="#a3">Answers</A>
<A NAME="4"></A>
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4. Rewrite each of the following sentences, using the construction with the pronoun <B>it</B>, followed by the verb, followed by an infinitive. For example:<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Traveling by ship was quite relaxing.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; It was quite relaxing to travel by ship.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Finding the right path could take a long time.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; It could take a long time to find the right path.<BR>
<BR>
1. Paying close attention can be crucial.<BR>
2. Crossing the mountains would be very difficult.<BR>
3. Learning everything was not easy.<BR>
4. Skiing down the mountain was exciting.<BR>
5. Walking on a glacier can be dangerous.<BR>
6. Visiting Rome was a wonderful experience.<BR>
<A HREF="#a4">Answers</A>
<A NAME="5"></A>
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5. For each of the following sentences, fill in the blank with the
personal pronoun which agrees with the underlined word. The objective
case must be used, since the pronouns in these sentences are the objects of verbs. For example:<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>I</U> am looking for the post office. Can you help __?<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>I</U> am looking for the post office. Can you help <U>me</U>?<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Since <U>you</U> are new here, I will show ___ the way.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Since <U>you</U> are new here, I will show <U>you</U> the way.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; If my <U>father</U> is at home, I will ask ___ what to do.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; If my <U>father</U> is at home, I will ask <U>him</U> what to do.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; My <U>aunt and uncle</U> invited me to visit ___.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; My <U>aunt and uncle</U> invited me to visit <U>them</U>.<BR>
<BR>
1. Because <U>she</U> is your friend, I offered to help ______.<BR>
2. <U>I</U> wish someone would tell ______ the answer.<BR>
3. <U>They</U> look familiar. I am sure we have met _______ before.<BR>
4. If <U>you</U> are ready, we will drive _______ home.<BR>
5. <U>We</U> would like you to call ______.<BR>
6. <U>He</U> is our neighbor. We have known _______ for years.<BR>
7. This is the <U>book</U> I need. May I borrow ______ ?<BR>
8. If <U>you</U> like, I will call _______ when we arrive.<BR>
9. <U>We</U> were surprised they remembered ______.<BR>
10. That <U>man</U> waved to us, but I do not recognize ______.<BR>
11. <U>I</U> think they expect ______ to come.<BR>
12. The <U>piano</U> is out of tune, but I am having ______ tuned tomorrow.<BR>
13. Will <U>she</U> mind if I ask ______ a question?<BR>
14. The <U>beans</U> will grow faster if you water ______.<BR>
<A HREF="#a5">Answers</A>
<A NAME="6"></A>
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6. For each of the following sentences, fill in the blank with the personal pronoun which agrees with the underlined word. Use the subjective case if the pronoun is the subject of a verb, and use the objective case if the pronoun is the object of a verb. For example:<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; They invited <U>me</U> to come, but __ did not have time.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; They invited <U>me</U> to come, but <U>I</U> did not have time.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Just after we had mailed <U>you</U> the letter, ___ called us.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Just after we had mailed <U>you</U> the letter, <U>you</U> called us.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; That <U>boy</U> is quite friendly. I like ___.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; That <U>boy</U> is quite friendly. I like <U>him</U>.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; He offered to lend me two <U>books</U>, but I had read ___ already.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; He offered to lend me two <U>books</U>, but I had read <U>them</U> already.<BR>
<BR>
1. I saw your <U>brother</U> after school. _____ lent me his bicycle.<BR>
2. Would <U>you</U> like me to help ______ ?<BR>
3. My <U>friend and I</U> expect the woman to call ______.<BR>
4. If <U>I</U> am ready in time, ______ will meet you there.<BR>
5. This <U>woman</U> is one of our relatives, ______ is my husband's cousin.<BR>
6. Her <U>grandfather</U> is a wise man. Everybody respects ______.<BR>
7. The <U>chimney</U> is old. ______ needs to be repaired.<BR>
8. My <U>sister</U> likes sports. We should invite ______ to join us.<BR>
9. Those <U>people</U> are your new neighbors. Have you met _______ yet?<BR>
10. <U>She and I</U> will call you if ______ are late.<BR>
11. I waited for <U>you</U> for twenty minutes, but ______ did not come.<BR>
12. The <U>camera</U> was heavy, but he carried ______ everywhere he went.<BR>
13. Some <U>ducks</U> swim underwater when _______ are searching for food.<BR>
14. <U>I</U> waved to you. Did you see _______ ?<BR>
<A HREF="#a6">Answers</A>
<A NAME="7"></A>
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7. Paying attention to the case of the personal pronouns, rewrite each of the following sentences so that the meaning is reversed. For example:<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>We</U> gave <U>them</U> the pen.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>They</U> gave <U>us</U> the pen.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>I</U> like <U>you</U>.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>You</U> like <U>me</U>.<BR>
<BR>
1. <U>She</U> helped <U>us</U>.<BR>
2. <U>He</U> asked <U>them</U> to come.<BR>
3. <U>I</U> recognized <U>her</U>.<BR>
4. <U>You</U> warned <U>me</U>.<BR>
5. <U>We</U> reminded <U>them</U> to call.<BR>
6. <U>They</U> told <U>him</U> the truth.<BR>
7. <U>She</U> invited <U>us</U> for tea.<BR>
8. <U>He</U> offered <U>me</U> a sandwich.<BR>
<A HREF="#a7">Answers</A>
<A NAME="8"></A>
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8. Fill in each blank with either the subjective case or the objective case of the pronoun given in brackets. Use the subjective case if the pronoun follows the verb <B>to be</B>. Otherwise, use the objective case. For example:<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; That is __. (he)<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; That is <U>he</U>.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; We remember ___. (he)<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; We remember <U>him</U>.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; It was __ who did it. (we)<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; It was <U>we</U> who did it.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; He threw __ the ball. (we)<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; He threw <U>us</U> the ball.<BR>
<BR>
1. It was ______. (I)<BR>
2. Please hand ______ the book. (I)<BR>
3. I told _______ the secret. (she)<BR>
4. It was _______ who was here. (she)<BR>
5. It was _______ who knew the answer. (they)<BR>
6. Let _______ go. (they)<BR>
7. This is _______. (he)<BR>
8. I knew _______ before. (he)<BR>
9. Those were _______. (they)<BR>
10. It is ______ who will be there. (we)<BR>
<A HREF="#a8">Answers</A>
<A NAME="9"></A>
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9. For each of the following sentences, fill in the blank with the personal pronoun which agrees with the underlined word. The objective case must be used, since the pronouns in these sentences are the objects of prepositions. For example:<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>I</U> want you to address the letter to __.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>I</U> want you to address the letter to <U>me</U>.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; This <U>jar</U> is the largest. Rice was stored in __.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; This <U>jar</U> is the largest. Rice was stored in <U>it</U>.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The girl was shy, but we had an enjoyable conversation with ___.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The girl was shy, but we had an enjoyable conversation with <U>her</U>.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>We</U> went to the post office, but there was no mail for __.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>We</U> went to the post office, but there was no mail for <U>us</U>.<BR>
<BR>
1. <U>They</U> want us to go with _____.<BR>
2. <U>I</U> would like you to wrap this gift for ______.<BR>
3. <U>She</U> thinks we are talking about ______.<BR>
4. The <U>wall</U> was so high that I could not see over ______.<BR>
5. Your <U>nephew</U> wants us to write to ______.<BR>
6. <U>You</U> should ask them to send it to ______.<BR>
7. <U>Nancy and I</U> would like you to come with ______.<BR>
8. <U>He</U> asked us to wait for ______.<BR>
9. <U>I</U> would be grateful if you would explain this to ______.<BR>
10. Because <U>you</U> were late, we saved some food for ______.<BR>
11. <U>We</U> told you that the costumes were designed by ______.<BR>
12. The <U>swans</U> were so beautiful that we wrote a song about _______.<BR>
13. The <U>car</U> is worth more than you paid for ______.<BR>
14. Your <U>daughter</U> wants me to read to ______.<BR>
<A HREF="#a9">Answers</A>
<A NAME="10"></A>
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10. For each of the following sentences, fill in the blank with the
personal pronoun which agrees with the underlined word. Use the
subjective case if the pronoun is the subject of a verb, and use the
objective case if the pronoun is the object of a verb or the object of a preposition. For example:<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; They looked at <U>me</U>, but __ did not recognize them.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; They looked at <U>me</U>, but <U>I</U> did not recognize them.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; We told <U>you</U> what would happen, but ___ did not listen.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; We told <U>you</U> what would happen, but <U>you</U> did not listen.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>We</U> saw them, but they did not see __.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>We</U> saw them, but they did not see <U>us</U>.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>They</U> asked us a question, but we could not tell ____ the answer.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>They</U> asked us a question, but we could not tell <U>them</U> the answer.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Their <U>son</U> did not know the way, but we pointed it out to ___.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Their <U>son</U> did not know the way, but we pointed it out to <U>him</U>.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The <U>girl</U> is so mischievous, we do not know what to do with ___.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The <U>girl</U> is so mischievous, we do not know what to do with <U>her</U>.<BR>
<BR>
1. His <U>father</U> works hard. ______ is a doctor.<BR>
2. Because the <U>woman</U> seemed friendly, we asked ______ for directions.<BR>
3. The <U>cupboards</U> are so full, we cannot put anything else into _____.<BR>
4. <U>You</U> will be surprised if we beat ______ in the race.<BR>
5. Have you been looking for <U>me</U>? ______ had to run an errand.<BR>
6. My <U>niece</U> wants us to send the photographs to ______.<BR>
7. <U>We</U> have invited them to visit ______.<BR>
8. The <U>store</U> was open, but we did not have time to go into ______.<BR>
9. <U>She</U> will be angry if we make fun of ______.<BR>
10. <U>You and I</U> are good friends, ______ hardly ever argue.<BR>
11. Your <U>son-in-law</U> asked us to describe it to ______.<BR>
12. The <U>windows</U> are very stiff. We open _______ only in the summer.<BR>
13. The <U>basket</U> is heavy. ______ is full of oranges.<BR>
14. Your <U>husband</U> does not like anyone to contradict ______.<BR>
15. <U>I</U> hope you were not anxious about ______.<BR>
16. Would <U>you</U> like me to mail the information to ______<BR>
17. The <U>leaves</U> rustled in the breeze, ______ were already starting to change color.<BR>
18. The <U>road</U> was long, but we followed ______ to the end.<BR>
19. <U>I</U> asked him to tell ______ the time.<BR>
20. <U>You</U> will enjoy yourself if ______ come to the concert.<BR>
21. <U>We</U> want you to wait for ______.<BR>
<A HREF="#a10">Answers</A>
<A NAME="11"></A>
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11. Fill in each blank with the possessive adjective which agrees with the underlined antecedent. For example:<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>I</U> am looking for __ keys.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>I</U> am looking for <U>my</U> keys.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The <U>lady</U> left ___ gloves on the counter.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The <U>lady</U> left <U>her</U> gloves on the counter.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Personal <U>pronouns</U> must agree with _____ antecedents.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Personal <U>pronouns</U> must agree with <U>their</U> antecedents.<BR>
<BR>
1. <U>I</U> opened _______ book.<BR>
2. Did the <U>man</U> finish _______ work?<BR>
3. The <U>bear</U> is licking _______ paws.<BR>
4. Please show <U>us</U> to _______ seats.<BR>
5. <U>She</U> has already purchased _______ ticket.<BR>
6. Have <U>you</U> heard from _______ friends recently?<BR>
7. The <U>students</U> live near _______ school.<BR>
8. The <U>gentleman</U> would like to have _______ watch repaired.<BR>
9. <U>We</U> eat _______ breakfast at the same time every morning.<BR>
10. That <U>woman</U> always walks _______ dog in the park.<BR>
11. <U>I</U> would like to renew _______ subscription.<BR>
12. The <U>eagle</U> was holding something in _______ claws.<BR>
13. Will <U>you</U> give me _______ address?<BR>
14. The <U>gymnasts</U> asked ________ coach for advice.<BR>
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<A NAME="12"></A>
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12. For each of the following sentences, fill in the blank with the possessive adjective which agrees with the noun or pronoun shown in brackets. For example:<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ___ barking kept us awake. (the dog)<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>Its</U> barking kept us awake.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ___ arriving on time was fortunate. (we)<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>Our</U> arriving on time was fortunate.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; _____ swooping and darting was a sign that it would rain. (the swallows)<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>Their</U> swooping and darting was a sign that it would rain.<BR>
<BR>
1. ________ following the guidelines was a good idea. (you)<BR>
2. _______ agreeing to forward the mail was helpful. (the students)<BR>
3. _________ answering the questions so easily was unexpected. (he)<BR>
4. ________ driving the car saved a great deal of time. (I)<BR>
5. ________ speaking so forcefully impressed the audience. (the woman)<BR>
6. ________ entering the race was intended as a gesture of goodwill. (we)<BR>
7. ________ chiming told us the time. (the clock)<BR>
<A HREF="#a12">Answers</A>
<A NAME="13"></A>
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13. Fill in each blank with the possessive pronoun which agrees with the underlined antecedent. For example:<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; If you cannot find your pen, <U>I</U> will lend you ____.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; If you cannot find your pen, I will lend you <U>mine</U>.<BR>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I failed my exams, but my <U>brother</U> passed ___.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I failed my exams, but my <U>brother</U> passed <U>his</U>.<BR>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Their umbrellas are rather tattered, but <U>we</U> have mended ____.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Their umbrellas are rather tattered, but <U>we</U> have mended <U>ours</U>.<BR>
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1. Your coat may be warm, but <U>I</U> think _______ is more elegant.<BR>
2. Because I had no gloves, my <U>niece</U> offered me _______.<BR>
3. I forgot to bring my camera. Did <U>you</U> bring _______.<BR>
4. When I lost my map, your <U>son</U> lent me _______.<BR>
5. They discarded their old telephone directories, but <U>we</U> kept _______.<BR>
6. We have not planted our peas yet, but the <U>farmers</U> have planted ______ already.<BR>
7. I never cut my hair, but my <U>sister</U> cuts _______ once a month.<BR>
8. The neighbors' children are very independent, but <U>we</U> have to help _______.<BR>
9. We store our bicycles in the shed, but <U>they</U> leave ________ outside.<BR>
10. I water my plants every day, but <U>you</U> never water ________.<BR>
11. Although she likes her school, <U>I</U> prefer _______.<BR>
12. My niece studies for all her tests, but my <U>nephew</U> refuses to study for ________.<BR>
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14. Fill in each blank with either the possessive adjective or the
possessive pronoun which agrees with the underlined antecedent. Remember that the possessive adjective must precede a noun or gerund, whereas the possessive pronoun is used independently. For example:<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Last night <U>I</U> wrote to __ sister.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Last night <U>I</U> wrote to <U>my</U> sister.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>I</U> thought the book was yours, but in fact, it was ____.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>I</U> thought the book was yours, but in fact, it was  <U>mine</U>.<BR>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>She</U> has ordered ___ tickets in advance.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>She</U> has ordered <U>her</U> tickets in advance.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Although <U>they</U> do not know it yet, the prize is ______.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Although <U>they</U> do not know it yet, the prize is <U>theirs</U>.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The <U>rain</U> continued ___ pattering on the roof.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The <U>rain</U> continued <U>its</U> pattering on the roof.<BR>
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1. <U>I</U> always enjoy _______ vacation.<BR>
2. I mailed my letter. Did <U>you</U> mail _______?<BR>
3. <U>He</U> is eager to try out _______ skis.<BR>
4. <U>I</U> am sure _______ handling of the situation was correct.<BR>
5. I rarely use a car, but <U>they</U> drive ________ everywhere.<BR>
6. My <U>aunt</U> visits _______ cousins once a year.<BR>
7. <U>We</U> are proud of _______ record.<BR>
8. <U>I</U> have never met your children. Have you met _______?<BR>
9. The <U>gate</U> swung noiselessly on _______ hinges.<BR>
10. I have received my diploma, but <U>she</U> has not yet received _______.<BR>
11. Have <U>you</U> filled out _______ application?<BR>
12. The <U>bird</U> continued _______ twittering long after dusk.<BR>
13. <U>They</U> are going to sublet _______ apartment.<BR>
14. I got my driver's license last month, but <U>he</U> got _______ a year ago.<BR>
15. Most businesses try to expand, but <U>we</U> have kept ______ small.<BR>
16. <U>They</U> saw _______ friend on television.<BR>
17. I finished my assignment yesterday. Have <U>you</U> finished _______?<BR>
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15. For each of the following sentences, fill in the blank with the
reflexive pronoun which agrees with the underlined word. For example:<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>I</U> found ______ in a difficult situation.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>I</U> found <U>myself</U> in a difficult situation.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The <U>children</U> warmed __________ in front of the fire.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The <U>children</U> warmed <U>themselves</U> in front of the fire.<BR>
<BR>
1. <U>He</U> should take better care of ______________.<BR>
2. <U>You</U> may help ____________.<BR>
3. <U>I</U> saw it ________.<BR>
4. <U>She</U> likes to involve ____________ in community affairs.<BR>
5. <U>We</U> could see ______________ reflected in the mirror.<BR>
6. The <U>bird</U> perched _____________ on the window sill.<BR>
7. The <U>students</U> found the solution ______________.<BR>
8. <U>You</U> _____________ must decide what to do.<BR>
9. The <U>teenagers</U> amused ______________ by telephoning their friends.<BR>
10. <U>We</U> ______________ were surprised at the news.<BR>
11. <U>He</U> likes to hear ____________ talk.<BR>
12. <U>She</U> prides _____________ on her ability to speak French.<BR>
13. <U>I</U> told ____________ not to lose hope.<BR>
14. The <U>fox</U> hid _____________ under a bush.<BR>
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Answers to <A HREF="#1">Exercise 1</A>:<BR>
1. they 2. we 3. it 4. she 5. he 6. they 7. he 8. we 9. she 10. it<BR>
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<A NAME="a2"></A>
Answers to <A HREF="#2">Exercise 2</A>:<BR>
1. it 2. we 3. he 4. they 5. she 6. he 7. we 8. it 9. she
10. they<BR>
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<A NAME="a3"></A>
Answers to <A HREF="#3">Exercise 3</A>:<BR>
1. your pen <B>or</B> the assignment 2. my father <B>or</B> my uncle 
3. the students <B>or</B> the teachers 4. the girl <B>or</B> her mother 
5. the man <B>or</B> his son 6. the box <B>or</B> the trunk 7. the lady or my aunt 8. the riders <B>or</B> their horses 9. the butterfly <B>or</B> the flower 
10. the cups <B>or</B> the saucers<BR>
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<A NAME="a4"></A>
Answers to <A HREF="#4">Exercise 4</A>:<BR>
1. It can be crucial to pay close attention. 
2. It would be very difficult to cross the mountains. 
3. It was not easy to learn everything. 
4. It was exciting to ski down the mountain. 
5. It can be dangerous to walk on a glacier. 
6. It was a wonderful experience to visit Rome.<BR>
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<A NAME="a5"></A>
Answers to <A HREF="#5">Exercise 5</A>:<BR>
1. her 2. me 3. them 4. you 5. us 6. him 7. it 8. you 9. us
10. him 11. me 12. it 13. her 14. them<BR>
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<A NAME="a6"></A>
Answers to <A HREF="#6">Exercise 6</A>:<BR>
1. He 2. you 3. us 4. I 5. She 6. him 7. It 8. her 9. them
10. we 11. you 12. it 13. they 14. me<BR>
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Answers to <A HREF="#7">Exercise 7</A>:<BR>
1. We helped her. 2. They asked him to come. 3. She recognized me. 
4. I warned you. 5. They reminded us to call. 6. He told them the truth. 7. We invited her for tea. 8. I offered him a sandwich.<BR>
<BR>
<A NAME="a8"></A>
Answers to <A HREF="#8">Exercise 8</A>:<BR>
1. I 2. me 3. her 4. she 5. they 6. them 7. he 8. him
9. they 10. we<BR>
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<A NAME="a9"></A>
Answers to <A HREF="#9">Exercise 9</A>:<BR>
1. them 2. me 3. her 4. it 5. him 6. you 7. us 8. him 9. me
10. you 11. us 12. them 13. it 14. her<BR>
<BR>
<A NAME="a10"></A>
Answers to <A HREF="#10">Exercise 10</A>:<BR>
1. He 2. her 3. them 4. you 5. I 6. her 7. us 8. it 9. her 
10. We 11. him 12. them 13. It 14. him 15. me 16. you 17. They 
18. it 19. me 20. you 21. us<BR>
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<A NAME="a11"></A>
Answers to <A HREF="#11">Exercise 11</A>:<BR>
1. my 2. his 3. its 4. our 5. her 6. your 7. their 8. his
9. our 10. her 11. my 12. its 13. your 14. their<BR>
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<A NAME="a12"></A>
Answers to <A HREF="#12">Exercise 12</A>:<BR>
1. Your 2. Their 3. His 4. My 5. Her 6. Our 7. Its<BR>
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Answers to <A HREF="#13">Exercise 13</A>:<BR>
1. mine 2. hers 3. yours 4. his 5. ours 6. theirs 7. hers
8. ours 9. theirs 10. yours 11. mine 12. his<BR>
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Answers to <A HREF="#14">Exercise 14</A>:<BR>
1. my 2. yours 3. his 4. my 5. theirs 6. her 7. our 8. mine 
9. its 10. hers 11. your 12. its 13. their 14. his 15. ours 
16. their 17. yours<BR>
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Answers to <A HREF="#15">Exercise 15</A>:<BR>
1. himself 2. yourself <B>or</B> yourselves 3. myself 4. herself 
5. ourselves 6. itself 7. themselves 8. yourself <B>or</B> yourselves 
9. themselves 10. ourselves 11. himself 12. herself 13. myself 
14. itself<BR>
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